Implement Update Project Endpoint

[ayshadogo]

Description:
Allow creators to update their project details.

Tasks:

• Create PATCH /projects/:id endpoint
• Create UpdateProjectDto
• Verify user is project creator or admin
• Allow updates: description, images, story
• Prevent updates: goal, deadline (or require admin approval)
• Prevent updates if campaign ended
• Return updated project

Acceptance Criteria:

• Only creator or admin can update
• Critical fields require special approval
• Completed projects cannot be edited
• Returns 403 if not authorized

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[System625]

@System625 has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 3rd wave.

Hi there! I'd love to take on issue #41.

I'm a backend developer experienced in building secure RESTful APIs with Node.js and TypeScript, specifically for crowdfunding and Stellar-based platforms where transaction integrity is paramount.

My approach:

• DTO Implementation: Create a strictly typed UpdateProjectDto to validate incoming fields (description, images, story) while stripping unauthorized inputs.
• Endpoint Logic: Implement PATCH /projects/:id with a robust authorization middleware to verify the requester is the original creator or a system admin.
• State Guards: Add logic to prevent any edits if the campaign status is "ended" or "completed" to maintain historical audit trails.
• Field Restrictions: Enforce business rules that block direct updates to goal and deadline, returning a 403 or 400 if attempted without elevated admin flags.
• Response: Return the fully updated project object with 200 OK, or appropriate 401/403/404 error codes for failed requests.

This will provide creators with necessary flexibility while safeguarding the core financial parameters of their projects.

PR will close #41 with comprehensive Postman/Insomnia test results and validation logs.

ETA: Within 24 hours.

Best,
Olamiposi(System625)

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[AbdulSnk]

@AbdulSnk has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 3rd wave.

Hi, I’d like to take this issue.

I plan to implement a PATCH /projects/:id endpoint to allow creators to update their project details safely.

Approach:

• Create UpdateProjectDto with validation
• Verify the requester is the project creator or admin
• Allow updates to description, images, and story
• Prevent updates to goal and deadline (or require admin approval)
• Block updates if the campaign has ended
• Return appropriate success or error responses

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[feyishola]

@feyishola has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 3rd wave.

Hi im Feyishola a software developer with over 4years of experience. pls can i handle this issue

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